Child car seat clinics – steps in the right direction
More parents are helping to keep their children safe by making sure their car seats are properly fitted.
Topics: Transport
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Roads notice - gas works in Summerseat next week
Drivers in Summerseat are being advised that gas works are taking place in Railway Street next week.
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More people fined for misusing Blue Badges
A further five people have been prosecuted for misusing Blue Badges in a continuing crackdown by Bury Council and its parking contractors NSL.
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Road closures in Tottington
On Tuesday 20 June, Chapel Street in Tottington will be closed from 1pm until approximately 2.20pm to accommodate the funeral of Olivia Campbell-Hardy who sadly lost her life in the recent Manchester Arena attack. Turton Road and Market Street will also close for approximately 15 minutes during this time.
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Car seat clinics – they could save your children’s lives
Road safety experts at Bury Council are inviting parents to attend a series of free child car seat clinics during July.
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Keeping our children safe – sharing is caring
Families, communities and professionals are encouraged to share their experiences and practical advice during national Child Safety Week (5-11 June).
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Slow down – it’s Global Road Safety Week
Drivers are being urged to slow down and take care during Global Road Safety Week, which runs from 8 to 14 May.
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Major road improvements in Arthur Lane, Ainsworth
Road works to improve Arthur Lane, Ainsworth will take longer than expected due to the poor condition of the road.
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Ramsbottom Chocolate Festival - details of road closures
It's nearly time for the hugely popular Ramsbottom Chocolate Festival, which will mean temporary road closures on Saturday and Sunday, 8 and 9 April.
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New legislation gives a boost to child safety
New legislation on child car seats is being introduced to limit the use of backless booster seats to older children.
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Keeping our children safe near the roads
Bury Council’s road safety officers have finished another year of helping to keep our children free from harm on the highway.
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Double penalties for using a mobile phone while driving
Drivers who use handheld mobile phones have been reminded that the penalties for doing so will be doubled next year.
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Drive safe this winter – use FLOWER power
Drivers are being urged to think FLOWER this winter to keep them and others safe on the road.
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Brake Road Safety Week – ‘Make the Pledge’
Bury Council is supporting Brake Road Safety Week, which urges drivers to help save lives by pledging to follow six key elements for safer driving.
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Know the risks of alcohol – especially if you’re driving
A range of local services will be combining their expertise to deliver a co-ordinated message about ‘Knowing the Risks’ of misusing alcohol.
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Vulnerable road users given a chance to shine
Bury Council’s road safety team are giving Bury’s vulnerable road users a chance to shine and stay safe this autumn and winter.
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Roads notice – Walmersley Road area
On Monday 31 October, Walmersley Road, Bury, between its junctions with Fox Street and Topping Street, will be closed to through traffic between 7pm and 6am.
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Council switches on to electric vehicles
Bury Council has taken delivery of two electric vans to add to its 250-plus vehicle fleet which already includes a zero emissions sweeper and an electric tipper for collecting litter.
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Flying Scotsman gives Mayor the perfect gift
Bury’s civic ambassador was put in the picture when he received a gift from the town’s famous East Lancashire Railway.
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Project EDWARD – let’s keep safe on the roads
Safety experts at Bury Council are asking all road users to play their part in Project EDWARD – European Day Without A Road Death – on Wednesday 21 September.
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